If you’re Paleo you know wheat buns are a no-no. But who says a bun-less burger has to be boring?

As a new convert to the Paleo lifestyle, chances are you’re missing bread big time. I can sympathize…I had to wean myself from wheat too, and it was no cakewalk.

I found the best solution to getting past the carb-craving phase, is to make your meals super delicious and filled with lots of great veggies and wonderful flavors. If you do that and stick with it, you will break the carb addiction. After months of being on the Paleo diet, I don’t have the slightest desire to grab a bun. Well maybe Hugh Jackman’s, but that’s another story.

After being Paleo for awhile now, I think my palate has changed. Now I actually crave vegetables. The more the better! Case in point: When we made these turkey burgers, I had pre-made the avocado sauce and dipped a zucchini in it while I waited for my hubby to finish grilling the burgers. I loved it! I was so happy I almost wanted to just pig out on the zucchini and dip for dinner. But I knew these turkey burgers would be worth the wait. (By the way, I happen to love ground turkey – but if you prefer pasture-raised ground beef, you can easily adapt this recipe for a meatier meal.)

We pile them high with whatever veggies we have in the fridge. We love peppers and mushrooms here, so those are always our veggies of choice for these juicy burgers. I’ve also included a special turkey burger seasoning mix and a spicy avocado topping, but if you don’t feel like fooling with those, just grab your favorite seasoning mix from the cupboard and slice some fresh avocados.

You’ve got to try these out. Skip the bun, and your body will thank you when it realizes bread doesn’t do anything except add bulk to your tummy, taking up space that’s better filled with healthier stuff. Enjoy!

Make the spicy avocado sauce - or just top the burger with fresh avocado slices

Place ground turkey in bowl, sprinkle in burger seasoning, and mix with hands

Form 4 turkey patties

Drizzle patties with olive oil and set aside

Chop bell peppers and onion

Sauté sliced mushrooms with a little olive oil

Get someone on the grill cooking your burgers!

Add bell peppers and onion and sauté with mushrooms. (I cooked the onions and mushrooms separate, but you could do them together. Typically mushrooms take longer, so if doing together start the mushrooms first, then add the peppers and onion.)

Don't overcook - peppers and onions should still be a little firm

Season sautéed veggies with salt and pepper

For the avocado sauce, simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor, bullet or high-speed blender until creamy – add water to thin a little if necessary

When the grilled burgers are done, place each pattie on a nice piece of lettuce with a thick tomato slice

Sorry Bonnie…we left that line out. It’s corrected in the recipe now. But all you do is combine all the avocado sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until creamy. Add a little water if it gets too thick.

I also had some left over avocado sauce and topped my burger with it. This recipe is amazing! I will be using this as my turkey burger recipe from now on for myself and my non-paleo family. Thank you!!!